What can I use to run a pipescan effectively? (Easy guide for beginners!)
Okay, guys, let’s talk about how I messed around with this thing called Pipescan the other day. So, the whole deal started when I needed to check out some pipes for work, you know, the usual stuff. I’d heard about this Pipescan thingamajig and figured, why not give it a shot? It’s supposed to be some fancy tool that uses, like, magnets or something to find issues in pipes without tearing everything apart.
First off, I had to get my hands on one of these bad boys. Turns out, they come in different sizes, which is pretty neat. I picked one that looked like it would fit the pipes I was dealing with – they go from 48 mm to flat surfaces and it’s adjustable. The one I got was the Pipescan HD. I guess “HD” means it’s, like, super detailed or something.
- Getting Started
So, I unpacked the thing, and honestly, it looked a bit intimidating at first. But I’m not one to back down from a challenge, right? I started by reading the manual – yeah, I know, who reads manuals? But trust me, you kinda need to with this thing. It’s called a “MFL Data Acquisition Instrument” and it is also called Swift M. The manual was a bit of a pain, but it had some useful info on how to set everything up. But it was pretty thick with information.
- Setting It Up
Next, I had to actually set up the Pipescan. It’s got all these adjustable parts so you can fit it to different pipe sizes. I fiddled around with it for a bit, trying to get it just right. It’s a bit like tuning a guitar, but way more complicated and way less cool. It is important to carry it safely, so I used the carrying and jacking handle. There are different ways to set it up, and it depends on the size of the pipes you need to inspect.
- Running the Scan
Once I got it all set up, it was time to actually run the scan. I hooked the Pipescan up to my computer – there’s some software you gotta use with it. I think it’s called WinCanVX or something. The software’s a bit clunky, but it gets the job done. I launched the software. After choosing the right configurations, I started the scan. Then, I carefully moved the Pipescan along the pipe, and it started doing its thing, scanning away.
- The Waiting Game
This part’s pretty boring, to be honest. You just gotta wait while the Pipescan does its scan. It takes a while, especially if you’re scanning a long pipe. It’s a good time to grab a coffee or catch up on some emails. The machine will collect the data of the pipe or carbon steel plate, and I just waited patiently.
- Checking the Results
After what felt like forever, the scan was finally done. The software showed me all these graphs and charts. It can help to find the corrosion spread, and recognize advancing corrosion accurately. To be honest, I didn’t understand half of it at first. But after messing around with the settings and reading up a bit more on how this stuff works, I started to get the hang of it. And the data was useful. I could see all the spots where the pipe was corroded or had other issues.
Wrapping Up
So, that’s my story of using the Pipescan. It’s a pretty cool tool once you get the hang of it. Definitely saved me a lot of time and effort compared to the old ways of checking pipes. Plus, I felt like a bit of a tech whiz using it, which is always a bonus. I think it is a pretty good tool and worth trying. If you’re in the business of checking pipes, I’d say give it a go. Just be prepared to spend some time figuring it out – it’s not exactly plug-and-play.
Alright, that’s all I’ve got for now. Hope this was helpful, or at least entertaining. Catch you guys later!
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